Main news(2023/06/08)
Tennis French Open mixed doubles pair of Mii Kato wins for the first time
2023-06-08 20:49:00
In the mixed doubles final of the French Open, one of the four major tennis tournaments, the pair of Mii Kato and Tim Putz of Germany defeated the pair of players from Canada and New Zealand by a set count of 2 to 1, and won the four majors. It was my first time winning the tournament. In the third round of the women's doubles, Kato hit the opponent's court with a ball that hit the ball girl directly, which was considered a dangerous act, and the pair were disqualified and eliminated. It is the second year in a row that a Japanese player has won the mixed doubles at the French Open, following Eina Shibahara.
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Commentary by a weather forecaster [Video] Risk of heavy rain over the 9th Points to note in the future
2023-06-08 19:43:00
On the Pacific side of western Japan and eastern Japan, due to the influence of fronts and low pressure, there is a risk of localized very heavy rain and heavy rain until the 9th. Due to the record heavy rain last weekend, the rain is expected to intensify again in the affected areas, and it is necessary to be vigilant against landslides and other disasters. Here is a commentary by a weather forecaster about how it will rain in the future and what to watch out for. (Broadcasted on "News 7" on June 8. The video is 1 minute and 12 seconds. It is not available on data broadcasting.)
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PFAS Tokyo Tama area residents blood test "blood concentration about 2.4 times"
2023-06-08 19:14:00
Regarding "PFAS", which contains chemical substances that have been pointed out to be harmful, experts and citizen groups have found that blood tests for residents in the Tokyo Tama area show an average blood concentration that is about 2.4 times higher than the national survey. announced the results of the detection of
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Tokaido Shinkansen due to heavy rain expected to suspend operation Consider changing travel etc.
2023-06-08 17:55:00
JR Tokai said that heavy rain is expected along the line from the night of the 8th to the morning of the 9th, so there is a possibility that the operation of the Tokaido Shinkansen will be suspended or delayed, and we are calling on you to consider changing your travel plans. increase.
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“Career bureaucrat” recruitment exam, the highest number of successful applicants, one in three is a woman
2023-06-08 17:40:00
About 2,000 so-called “career bureaucrats” passed the recruitment exam this spring, the highest number ever since the number of science and engineering fields was increased in the background of digitalization. One in three successful applicants is a woman, a record high.
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The number of patients with infectious diseases such as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus is on the rise Why?
2023-06-08 17:28:00
Influenza is usually prevalent from December to March. The number of patients per medical institution for the week until May 28 was "1.62", and it will be the first time since 10 years ago that the epidemic will exceed "1" in late May. The number of patients with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and herpangina, a typical summer cold infection, is also increasing. Why is it on the rise now? We asked an expert.
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NHK chairman apologizes for inappropriate procurement procedures, urgent consideration of recurrence prevention measures
2023-06-08 16:52:00
Regarding NHK's proceedings to procure equipment for the simultaneous distribution of satellite broadcast programs, which is currently not permitted, NHK Chairman Inaba told the General Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives, ``This is unacceptable in terms of governance.'' After apologizing, he expressed his intention to hurry to consider measures to prevent recurrence.
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Akita body abandonment case Sudden change in physical condition after meeting with former gang member Death in 1-2 days
2023-06-08 16:34:00
The body of a 48-year-old woman from Aichi Prefecture was found in a wooded area in Akita City, and five former gang members were arrested on suspicion of abandoning the body. , I learned from interviews with investigators that there was a suspicion that he died one to two days later. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating assuming that the woman knows how she died.
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Shohei Ohtani hits in 4 consecutive games with a double, stealing two bases Angels
2023-06-08 15:51:00
Major League Baseball Angels Shohei Otani hit two bases against the Cubs on the 7th, marking his fourth consecutive hit. In addition, he also decided to steal two bases, and set it to "1" to reach double-digit stolen bases for the third consecutive year.
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“My number public money receiving account should be changed to the name of the person” Chief Cabinet Secretary
2023-06-08 14:46:00
Regarding the fact that about 130,000 accounts that are believed to be in the name of a family member other than the individual were registered in the My Number public money receiving account, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said that there is a possibility that he will not be able to receive benefits, etc. He showed the idea of calling for change.
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Two ships of the China Coast Guard intruded into territorial waters off the coast of Senkaku.
2023-06-08 14:43:00
On the morning of the 8th, it was confirmed that two ships of the China Coast Guard had intruded into Japan's territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture. At 11:53 a.m., the office was switched to the Prime Minister's Office Countermeasures Office, where information was collected and security surveillance was conducted.
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Toshiba announces TOB application "recommended" to shareholders to resolve management confusion by delisting
2023-06-08 14:20:00
Toshiba has announced that it will "recommend" shareholders to apply for a TOB = share tender offer over the proposal of an investment fund that aims to delist stocks and eliminate management confusion. Going forward, the focus will be on how many shareholders will support the proposal.
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Hokkaido Hakodate Elementary school pool class canceled Bus driver could not be secured
2023-06-08 14:18:00
Hakodate City, Hokkaido, has decided to cancel classes at all public elementary schools in the city this year due to the inability to secure bus drivers for children to move to schools with pools. I was.
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Karuizawa bus accident President and former employee sentenced to prison sentence Nagano District Court
2023-06-08 14:13:00
Seven years ago, in a ski tour bus accident in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, in which 15 people, including university students, died. The Nagano District Court sentenced the president to three years in prison and the former employee to four years in prison. In the latest trial, it was disputed whether they could have foreseen the danger of the accident in advance, and the prosecution demanded that the two be sentenced to five years in prison, but the defense side acquitted them on the grounds that they could not have foreseen the accident. was insisting.
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Former Director of National Institute of Public Health Arrested on Suspicion of Violation of Official Brigging Prevention Law
2023-06-08 14:06:00
Suspicion of violating the government-manufactured bid-rigging prevention law, such as by setting the bidding participation qualifications in a way that favors specific contractors, regarding the bidding for work related to the operation of a clinical research portal site ordered by the National Institute of Public Health. was arrested in
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``Recruitment'' One surviving plaintiff withdraws suit to South Korean Supreme Court
2023-06-08 12:44:00
Among the plaintiffs whose judgment has been finalized in the issue of "recruitment" during the Pacific War, one of the surviving parties who accepted the South Korean government's solution and received payment said on the 7th that the assets of a Japanese company were destroyed. It turns out that we have taken the procedure to withdraw the appeal to the Supreme Court of South Korea, which sought to sell it.
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22nd Anniversary of the Ikeda Small Incident, Memorial Gathering, Pledge to Prevent the Accident from Fading
2023-06-08 12:29:00
8 days will mark 22 years since the murder of eight children at Ikeda Elementary School attached to Osaka Kyoiku University in Ikeda City, Osaka. On the 8th, a memorial gathering was held at the school, and they pledged to prevent the incident from fading.
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President Zelensky seeks international help over dam collapse
2023-06-08 11:52:00
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to the international community for help after a dam burst in southern Ukraine, causing massive flooding. The FAO = United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization has warned that the collapse of the dam has caused serious damage to crops and is likely to affect food security.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revisited the Atomic Bomb Museum on the final day of the G7 Hiroshima Summit
2023-06-08 11:51:00
At the G7 Hiroshima Summit last month, after the leaders of each country visited the Atomic Bomb Museum in Hiroshima City, it turned out that Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada visited again on the last day of his stay.
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15 years after the Tokyo Akihabara street demon incident Figures of people mourning at the intersection of the scene
2023-06-08 11:38:00
On June 8th, it will be 15 years since the slasher incident in Akihabara, Tokyo, in which 7 people died and 10 were seriously injured. At the intersection at the site, people were seen holding flowers and putting their hands together.
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Not recognizing same-sex marriage is ``violating the constitution'' Fukuoka District Court
2023-06-08 11:28:00
Three same-sex couples living in Fukuoka and Kumamoto prefectures filed a lawsuit claiming that same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. '' he pointed out.
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Problem with mobile "PASMO" Cannot charge with smartphone
2023-06-08 11:10:00
Mobile PASMO, which allows you to pay fares at station ticket gates using smartphones, has been having trouble charging the balance or issuing new cards directly from the smartphone since the morning of the 9th.
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Rainy season in Kanto Koshin 1 day later than normal year 2 days later than last year
2023-06-08 11:04:00
Kanto-Koshin is expected to continue to have rainy and cloudy days, and the Meteorological Agency announced at 11 am on the 8th that ``Kanto-Koshin is believed to have entered the rainy season.'' The rainy season in Kanto-Koshin is one day later than usual and two days later than last year. This year's rainy season was announced on the 18th of last month in Okinawa and Amami, on the 29th of last month in northern Kyushu, Shikoku, Chugoku, Kinki, and Tokai, and on the 30th of last month in southern Kyushu.
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Current account balance in April surplus for 3 consecutive months Increased by more than 810 billion yen from the same month last year
2023-06-08 10:10:00
The current account balance in April was in the black for the third consecutive month, showing how much Japan has earned through trade and investment with foreign countries. This was mainly due to lower oil import prices and an increase in automobile exports.
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Wildfires in Canada Affect 100 million people including New York Serious pollution Flight delays
2023-06-08 09:38:00
In New York and other places in the United States, the smoke from the wildfires that are continuing in Canada is pouring in, and air pollution is becoming serious. Flight arrivals and departures have also been delayed, and US officials estimate that more than 100 million people are affected.
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January-March GDP revised upwards +2.7% annualized compared to the previous three months
2023-06-08 09:04:00
The Cabinet Office announced on the 8th that the revised value of GDP = Gross Domestic Product from January to March was an annualized increase of 2.7% compared to the previous three months. . It has been revised upward from the preliminary figure announced on the 17th of last month, plus 1.6%.
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Ukraine dam collapse Turkish president proposes to set up investigation committee
2023-06-08 07:32:00
Turkey's President Erdoğan held separate telephone conversations with the leaders of both countries to investigate the cause of the dam failure in southern Ukraine, causing massive flooding. We are proposing the establishment of an association and are starting to mediate.
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Messi to move to US professional league Inter Miami
2023-06-08 07:28:00
Soccer, Argentina representative Lionel Messi has joined the American professional league, Major League Soccer Inter Miami, multiple media in the United States reported.
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[Updated from time to time] Russia invades Ukraine (movement on the 8th)
2023-06-08 06:39:00
Russia's military aggression against Ukraine continues. Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces continues across Ukraine, forcing thousands of civilians to flee the country. We will keep you updated on developments regarding the situation in Ukraine on the 8th (Japan time), including the situation of the fighting and the diplomacy of the countries concerned. (There is a time difference of 6 hours between Japan and Ukraine and Moscow, Russia)
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Panasonic Products that do not reduce prices Expand to 50% of domestic white goods
2023-06-08 06:33:00
Panasonic will increase the number of home appliances that do not have price cuts at retailers to 50% of the white goods sold in Japan next fiscal year. As a company, we would like to prevent price collapse and improve profitability by increasing the number of target products.
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Karuizawa ski bus accident
2023-06-08 06:19:00
Seven years ago, a ski tour bus accident in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture killed 15 people, including university students. On the 8th, the judgment will be handed down at the Nagano District Court. The president and others are claiming innocence, saying, ``The accident could not have been foreseen,'' and the court's decision is drawing attention.
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West Japan and the Pacific side of eastern Japan Beware of heavy rain on the 9th
2023-06-08 06:10:00
Due to the influence of fronts and low pressure systems, it is possible that western Japan and the Pacific Ocean side of eastern Japan will experience very heavy rain until the 9th. Rain is expected to intensify again in areas damaged by the record heavy rain last weekend, and caution is required against landslides and other disasters.
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Akita body abandonment case Victim woman consults with acquaintance that "guest is a drug user"
2023-06-08 06:03:00
The body of a 48-year-old woman from Aichi Prefecture was found in a wooded area in Akita City, and five men, including former gang members, were arrested on suspicion of abandoning the body. It turned out that he was supposed to have consulted that there is a person. This customer may be a former gang member, and the Metropolitan Police Department plans to investigate how the woman died.
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US presidential election Republican former Vice President Pence announces candidacy
2023-06-08 05:36:00
Mike Pence, former vice president of the Trump administration, has announced his candidacy for the US presidential election next fall.
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Time to complete the My Number Card Digital Agency system renovation policy
2023-06-08 05:00:00
It has become clear that about 130,000 accounts that are believed to be in the name of a family member other than the person themselves were registered in the My Number public money receiving account. The Digital Agency has a policy of refurbishing the system, but since it will take time to complete, it will be necessary to further disseminate information and strengthen the system.
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